A UNESCO world heritage site, barren, dry Delos is the smallest island in the Aegean (just 6.85 km2) was considered the most sacred of all the islands during ancient times and to be the center of the cyclades. A stone's throw away from cosmopolitan Mykonos, a visit there is a visit to the heart of sacred, ancient Greece.

Greek mythology tells us that the godess Leto, pregnant by Zeus and escaping the wrath of Hera, was able to find sanctuary here in order to give birth to Apollo, god of light and Artemis, godess of the Moon. The island was sanctified making it so no mortal would ever be allowed to be born or die on its land. Women on the brink of childbirth and people close to dying would be carried to the neighbouring island of Rineia.

Delos, under the Athenians, increased its importance when it was chosen as the meeting place and treasury for the Delian League in 478 BCE. In 454 BCE the treasury was moved to Athens and the Athenians also took over administration of the site.

Beyond the sanctuary of Apollo, there were also temples dedicated to a number of other dieties showing just how cosmopolitan the island was; Isis, Serapis and Cabeiri. The island also had markets and warehouses, and a residential area dating from the 2nd century BCE. Grid street plans and foundations of large houses, with mosaics, wall paintings, and colonnades reflect the island's wealth. Antiquities date from the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods.

Every year, multitudes visit Delos to share in its magic landscape and unique archeological importance. The island is a short 20 minute boat ride from Mykonos. Boats depart daily in the summer, weather permitting.

Ancient Mykonian mythology tell us that the island was the battle ground where Hercules slew the Titans who rose in opposition to his father Zeus. Their testicular "stone" remains became the boulders found jutting out all over the island. The island was later named Mykonos after Mykons, the demi god son of Apollo and first King of the island of Mykonos.

Entertainment in Mykonos does not mean night life. The frenzy rhythms of the famous cosmopolitan bars and clubs of the island may carry you away in an endless spree until the rising of the sun. There are no strict dress code rules as to end up dancing in some of the historic clubs of Chora with your swimsuit and sunglasses it is just how things work in Mykonos

Among the paths beside the churches, behind the freshly painted shutters, through the delivery of island living, the heavenly beaches and the liveliness of the night, Mykonos still keeps its secrets.The happiest moments here, on the most famous island in the world, are UNIQUE.Mykonos retains full beauty over time, is a perfect host to visitors, offering unlimited vacation awaits you ......

Mykonos and Delos islands attract visitors from around the world for many years.Wherever you may travel in the summer, many of you will make a stop at the "island of the winds."